Bid Strategy & Growth Lead

SBFM; West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

Pension Scheme

25 days holiday

Newly renovated office space with on‑s

On-site Gym

Regular company events

Internal mentoring scheme

Access to training and career developm

Free on-site parking

Job summary

SBFM, based at our Leeds Head Office, seeks a Head of Bid Management. This senior role combines strategic bidding with hands-on bid execution, leading a talented team to win complex, high-value tenders.

You will shape our bidding strategy, manage end-to-end processes, and collaborate across Sales, Marketing, Finance and Operations to secure long-term partnerships. With responsibility for content quality, compliant submissions and continuous improvement, you’ll drive growth while leveraging our

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading a bid function or managing complex, high-value tenders.
• APMP Foundation qualification (or equivalent).
• Outstanding written communication skills for persuasive proposals.
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to influence across the business.
• Excellent project management with multiple bids and tight deadlines.
• Experience developing bid libraries and proposal best practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and bid management tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing bid team.
• Shape bidding strategy with senior stakeholders.
• Oversee Bid/No-Bid decisions to prioritise opportunities.
• Manage end-to-end tender processes for complex bids.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Technology and Operations.
• Write, review and elevate bid content for client-focused proposals.
• Ensure submissions are compliant, well-presented and timely.
• Develop and maintain bid libraries, templates and knowledge bases.
• Monitor market trends and procurement developments to strengthen approach.
• Drive continuous improvement across bid processes and win rates.

Skills

Bid leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

APMP Foundation

Proposal writing

Project management

Team coaching

Strategic thinking

Content development

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bid management tools

Job description

SBFM, based at our Leeds Head Office, seeks a Head of Bid Management. This senior role combines strategic bidding with hands-on bid execution, leading a talented team to win complex, high-value tenders.

You will shape our bidding strategy, manage end-to-end processes, and collaborate across Sales, Marketing, Finance and Operations to secure long-term partnerships. With responsibility for content quality, compliant submissions and continuous improvement, you’ll drive growth while leveraging our